Literature

High in the clouds is the magical kingdom of Oo-lah-lah where everyone can create whatever they desire just be imagining it. But one boy's greatest desire is to go to Earth to search for true happiness. The king allows him to travel there for three days, but without his magical powers. On the first day, the boy washes dishes in a restaurant. On the second day, the boy works as a messenger delivering packages. But he does not find happiness. On the third and final day, the boy discovers a beautiful garden and learns that making something with his own hands gives him the happiness he has desired. To thank the boy for his work, the gardener gives him a red bag filled with seeds. He returns to Oo-lah-lah and teaches others the happiness that creating something with your own hands can bring.

Meet state standards with these research-based leveled books for beginning readers! Children will love the gorgeous photos, fun topics, and BONUS comprehension skills and sight word activities included in every book. Each set includes one each of 24 different titles.

Science is simply fascinating! It helps us learn about the world around us. Did you know some magnets are strong enough to lift cars? Or that water we use today may have been drunk by dinosaurs? In these pages you'll learn all about motion, sound, magnets, water, and more.

7 easy to read math stories in one convenient collection that introduce mathematical concepts in a format young learners can comprehend. Curious George's Donut Delivery, Inchworm and a Half (measurement), Monster Math, One Hundred Hungry Ants (division), So Many Cats (counting), Remainder of One (division, problem solving), and My Full Moon is Square (square roots).

Inspired by the story of a Chinese immigrant who created a flying machine in 1909, Dragonwings touches on the struggles and dreams of Chinese immigrants navigating opportunity and prejudice in San Francisco. Moon Shadow only knows two things about his father, Windrider: he lives in San Francisco and used to craft beautiful kites. One day shortly after his eighth birthday, Cousin Hand Clap arrives with a letter from Windrider asking Moon Shadow to join him in San Francisco. When Moon Rider arrives in America he learns that his father makes a living doing laundry and dreams of building a flying machine just like the Wright Brothers. But making this fantastical dream a reality proves to be no easy task, as intolerance, poverty, and even an earthquake stand in their way.

The hilarious sequel to Miss Nelson Is Missing! is now available as a book and CD. When their teacher has to go away for a week, the kids in Room 207 plan to "really act up." But their hijinks are soon quelled when the dreaded Swamp makes an appearance! It's been nearly three decades since Allard and Marshall reprised their original mischievous comedy of impersonation, Miss Nelson Is Missing, and the laugh track continues with this book and CD set. The professionally narrated audio production includes lively sound effects and original music. Track one includes page-turn signals; track two features an uninterrupted reading.

Discover the must-have book for all children! Barefoot Books Children of the World depicts kids of a wide range of shapes, sizes, races, abilities and lifestyles from countries and cultures all over the world. From enjoying special days to trying on silly hats, this ground-breaking picture book celebrates the big ideas and everyday moments that all children share.

A simple narrative with stunning hand-painted illustrations by award-winning Barefoot Books World Atlas artist David Dean invite both small children and independent readers to think about their own experiences while providing a window into the experiences of others. A full 15 pages of educational endnotes explain the detailed illustrations, encouraging meaningful conversations about diversity and inclusion. Older children will be empowered to explore these important issues on their own. An essential addition to every home or classroom library

A rhythmic introduction to the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous eras and their prehistoric creatures combines colorful artwork with comprehensive text by a dinosaur expert, in a volume complemented by a musical recording by popular rapper, Mike Henry, Jr. Simultaneous.

This remarkable novel holds a fantastic puzzle at its heart. By sixth grade, Miranda and her best friend, Sal, know how to navigate their New York City neighborhood. They know where it's safe to go, and they know who to avoid. Like the crazy guy on the corner. But things start to unravel. Sal gets punched by a kid on the street for what seems like no reason, and he shuts Miranda out of his life. The apartment key that Miranda's mom keeps hidden for emergencies is stolen. And then a mysterious note arrives, scrawled on a tiny slip of paper. The notes keep coming, and Miranda slowly realizes that whoever is leaving them knows things no one should know. Each message brings her closer to believing that only she can prevent a tragic death. Until the final note makes her think she's too late.

Using Classic Literature to Teach 40 Literacy Terms. Divided into sections on figurative language, poetic language, and literacy techniques, the book cover hyperbole, metaphor, irony, imagery, dialect, plot, alliteration, onomatopoeia, allusion, conflict, and much more! 136 pages.